Essential Sewing Tools & Supplies- 5 Smart Investments That Matter Many beginner sewists often feel overwhelmed and frustrated when trying to determine what tools and [...]
By Christine Warren
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In the past when working with specialty fabrics like cork or imitation suede that have a tendency to stick to traditional presser feet, I’ve used [...]
By Christine Warren
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How to Turn a Simple T-Shirt into a Tote Bag! If you have ever wanted to upcycle a t-shirt into a tote bag, but were [...]
By Christine Warren
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How to pick the best Scissors Style Other than a sewing machine, a good pair of scissors is perhaps the most essential tool for any [...]
By Christine Warren
4 MIN READ
Sewing Project Kits are often skill rated, physical products that include a sewing project pattern with step-by-step directions and images, fabrics, and templates. The popularity of sewing project kits is strong so lets discuss these popular items and if they are worth the investment.
By Christine Warren
4 MIN READ
Many beginner sewists, and even some non-beginners, skip pressing while they sew. I get it – ironing can be a pain, and all you really [...]
By Carmen Barkley
5 MIN READ
One of the easiest and most popular styles of quilted clothing is the “crazy patch block” style. A sewist begins with a focal fabric on [...]
By Christine Warren
6 MIN READ
The Best Skill Building Sewing Techniques That Every Beginner Sewist Should Know As a beginner sewist, there are so many things to learn! It’s tempting [...]
By Carmen Barkley
6 MIN READ
Sewing Marking Tools are an essential part of any sewing toolkit. Almost every sewing pattern has markings on it that need to be [...]
By Carmen Barkley
5 MIN READ
Sewing Tools Spotlight: French Curve Ruler - Sewing Toolkit. Pattern alterations are just a part of life when it comes to sewing projects – and a French curve ruler, also known as the armhole ruler can be the perfect addition to your sewing toolkit arsenal to make the alteration process easier.
By Carmen Barkley
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CHRISTINE WARREN
Sewing isn’t just my job, it’s my passion. I’ve enjoyed sewing and needle working since I was very young.